John Gilbert

English naturalist and explorer (1812-1845)

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Also known as J. Gilbert

Born: 1812
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1.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
2.Stated in Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
3.Stated in Australian Dictionary of BiographyRetrieved 2025-11-07
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Died: June 28, 1845
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Birthplace: London
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1.Stated in Australian Dictionary of BiographyRetrieved 2025-11-07
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Place of death: Gulf of Carpentaria
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1.Stated in Australian Dictionary of BiographyRetrieved 2025-11-07
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Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation: explorer
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1.Stated in Australian Dictionary of BiographyRetrieved 2025-11-07
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, ornithologist
, naturalist
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1.Stated in Australian Dictionary of BiographyRetrieved 2025-11-07
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Languages spoken, written or signed: English
Notable work: John Gilbert diary of the Port Essington Expedition 1844-1845

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John Gilbert was an English naturalist and explorer. Gilbert is often cited in the earliest descriptions of many Australian animals, many of which were unrecorded in European literature, and some of these are named for him by those authors. Gilbert was sent to the newly founded Swan River Colony and made collections and notes on the unique birds and mammals of the surrounding region. He later joined expeditions to remote parts the country, continuing to make records and collections until he was killed during a violent altercation at Mitchell River (Queensland) on the Cape York Peninsula.

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JJohn Gilbert diary of the Port Essington Expedition 1844-18451844 · Diary of explorer John Gilbert made during the Port Essington Expedition, 18 September 1844 - 28 June 1845

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Sex or gender: male
Family name: Gilbert
Given name: John
Name in native language: John Gilbert
Work location: Australian continent
Gulf of Carpentaria
Significant person: John Gould
Significant event: European exploration of Australia

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